Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

125 Pace

95 Shooting

121 Passing

134 Dribbling

1x Physical

160 Defending

149 Physical

Weak Foot

Skill Moves

Stamina

Skill Points used

1x Anchor

3x Defending

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8.3

Avantages

Højbjerg has excellent defensive awareness and positioning, consistently intercepting passes and breaking up play.

His tackling is strong and well-timed, making him highly dependable in midfield duels.

His physical strength is very good, allowing him to shield the ball and win shoulder challenges with ease.

His passing is accurate, with solid short and long-range distribution that helps control possession.

His stamina is outstanding, allowing him to maintain a high work rate for the full 90 minutes.

He shows great composure under pressure, rarely giving the ball away in crowded areas.

He offers strong leadership and discipline, providing structure and reliability in defensive midfield.

Inconvénients

His pace is still average compared to more mobile CDMs, which may affect his ability to recover quickly on fast breaks.

His agility and dribbling are not as refined, making him less effective in tight, pressurized situations.

He contributes little in the final third, offering minimal attacking threat.

Alternatives

Verdict final

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a rock-solid CDM built for defensive structure and midfield control. His strength, positioning, and tackling make him an ideal shield in front of the defense. While his lack of pace, agility, and attacking presence may limit him in fast-paced systems, his consistency and defensive intelligence make him an excellent option in holding midfield.